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Connemarathon 1/4/2012

  • 26-10-2011 5:00pm
    #1
    Micilin Muc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,842 ✭✭✭


    Sunday, April 1st 2012

    Entries:
    1,000 entries have been received already. Entries for the 2011 races filled up on 5th January 2011, and the 2010 races on 3rd December 2009. Entries for 2012 accepted on the Connemarathon website. The cutoff for deferrals in 2011 was 1st March 2011.

    Garmin Routes:
    Half Marathon
    Full Marathon
    Ultra Marathon

    Boardsies Participating:
    There were a good few of us taking part last year as you can see from last year's thread.

    Half:


    Full:
    Micilín Muc

    Ultra:


«134567…13

Comments

  • #2
    menoscemo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,915 ✭✭✭✭menoscemo


    Half:

    Full:
    Micilín Muc

    Ultra:
    menoscemo

    I'm in for the ultra again. Hoping to go sub 5:30 :cool:


  • #3
    Alanm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 333 ✭✭Alanm


    Half:

    Full:
    Micilín Muc
    Alanm

    Ultra:
    menoscemo

    This will be my first marathon, not too worried about a time, mainly aiming to finish, although may target sub 4 if training goes well over the next 3-4 months!


  • #4
    RacoonQueen
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,366 Mod ✭✭✭✭RacoonQueen


    Registered for the Ultra from last year. The half is the most likely scenario though.

    Half:

    Full:
    Micilín Muc
    Alanm

    Ultra:
    menoscemo
    RacoonQueen


  • #5
    TFBubendorfer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    Might as well put my head on the block: the goal is sub-5 in the Ultra

    Half:

    Full:
    Micilín Muc
    Alanm

    Ultra:
    menoscemo
    RacoonQueen
    TFBubendorfer


  • #6
    jester1980
    Registered Users Posts: 742 ✭✭✭jester1980


    Going for my first full here as well, really excited for it. Some hard training ahead.

    Half:

    Full:
    Micilín Muc
    Alanm
    Jester1980

    Ultra:
    menoscemo
    RacoonQueen
    TFBubendorfer


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  • #7
    Izoard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,437 ✭✭✭Izoard


    RacoonQueen wrote: »
    Registered for the Ultra from last year. The half is the most likely scenario though.

    Really? How do you figure that so far out?

    Doesn't fit with your IM plans next year?:)


  • #8
    Izoard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,437 ✭✭✭Izoard


    Similar to RQ, I've an Ultra entry hangover from last year....however, it will be a case of just getting around.

    Half:

    Full:
    Micilín Muc
    Alanm
    Jester1980

    Ultra:
    menoscemo
    RacoonQueen
    TFBubendorfer
    Izoard


  • #9
    rainbow kirby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    Contemplating doing the half in 2012, but haven't made any decisions yet. Was supposed to be doing the full in 2011, but got injured 5 days after the cutoff to defer. :mad:


  • #10
    Micilin Muc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,842 ✭✭✭Micilin Muc


    rainbow kirby wrote: »
    Contemplating doing the half in 2012, but haven't made any decisions yet. Was supposed to be doing the full in 2011, but got injured 5 days after the cutoff to defer. :mad:

    What was the cutoff to defer?


  • #11
    rainbow kirby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    1st March.


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  • #12
    corkrunner71
    Registered Users Posts: 137 ✭✭corkrunner71


    Half:

    Full:
    Micilín Muc
    Alanm
    Jester1980
    Corkrunner71

    Ultra:
    menoscemo
    RacoonQueen
    TFBubendorfer
    Izoard


  • #13
    RacoonQueen
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,366 Mod ✭✭✭✭RacoonQueen


    Izoard wrote: »
    Really? How do you figure that so far out?

    Doesn't fit with your IM plans next year?:)

    Don't be giving away my secrets now! :D


  • #14
    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,510 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    Will see how DCM goes before this...figure its either this or Belfast :)


  • #15
    Bugsy2000
    Registered Users Posts: 497 ✭✭Bugsy2000


    Half:

    Full:
    Micilín Muc
    Alanm
    Jester1980
    Corkrunner71
    Bugsy2000

    Ultra:
    menoscemo
    RacoonQueen
    TFBubendorfer
    Izoard

    First time too. Of course I have a time in my head but I'll be happy to cross the finish line.


  • #16
    Oisin11178
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,496 ✭✭✭Oisin11178


    Yeah lets get target times in there as well lads:d


  • #17
    TFBubendorfer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    Oisin11178 wrote: »
    Yeah lets get target times in there as well lads :d

    Calling your bluff. :D

    Half:

    Full:
    Micilín Muc
    Alanm
    Jester1980
    Corkrunner71
    Bugsy2000

    Ultra:
    menoscemo
    RacoonQueen
    TFBubendorfer: sub-5
    Izoard


  • #18
    RubyK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,357 ✭✭✭RubyK


    I'm quite tempted to do the full. My body and head says no, but my heart says yes :confused:


  • #19
    menoscemo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,915 ✭✭✭✭menoscemo


    Oisin11178 wrote: »
    Yeah lets get target times in there as well lads:d

    What about yourself?

    I]Half:[/I]

    Full:
    Micilín Muc
    Alanm
    Jester1980
    Corkrunner71
    Bugsy2000

    Ultra:
    menoscemo: 5:29:59
    RacoonQueen
    TFBubendorfer: sub-5
    Izoard


  • #20
    Micilin Muc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,842 ✭✭✭Micilin Muc


    RubyK wrote: »
    I'm quite tempted to do the full. My body and head says no, but my heart says yes :confused:

    I don't think your body and your head have a say in the matter five months out!


  • #21
    brownian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,741 ✭✭✭brownian


    I'm in, but not sure what race to run yet. The Ultra would be ideal...:)


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  • #22
    menoscemo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,915 ✭✭✭✭menoscemo


    brownian wrote: »
    I'm in, but not sure what race to run yet. The Ultra would be ideal...:)

    Nah, the ultra is only for us Slowbies, we don't need any more of your type :pac:


  • #23
    BrokenMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,688 ✭✭✭BrokenMan


    Will probably have another crack at the full. Really enjoyed it last year.


  • #24
    Oisin11178
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,496 ✭✭✭Oisin11178


    menoscemo wrote: »
    What about yourself?

    I]Half:[/I]

    Full:
    Micilín Muc
    Alanm
    Jester1980
    Corkrunner71
    Bugsy2000

    Ultra:
    menoscemo: 5:29:59
    RacoonQueen
    TFBubendorfer: sub-5
    Izoard
    i dont know if ill be down in conn next year. Ultras and me might part ways after the 50k in donadea.


  • #25
    liamo123
    Registered Users Posts: 810 ✭✭✭liamo123


    Half:

    Full:
    Micilín Muc
    Alanm
    Jester1980
    Corkrunner71
    Bugsy2000

    Ultra:
    menoscemo: 5:29:59
    RacoonQueen
    TFBubendorfer: sub-5
    Izoard
    Liamo123 : Too early to put my balls on the chopping block ;)


  • #26
    Oisin11178
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,496 ✭✭✭Oisin11178


    Sub 5 at least liam:d


  • #27
    plodder
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,402 ✭✭✭plodder


    Half:

    Full:
    Micilín Muc
    Alanm
    Jester1980
    Corkrunner71
    Bugsy2000
    Plodder

    Ultra:
    menoscemo: 5:29:59
    RacoonQueen
    TFBubendorfer: sub-5
    Izoard
    Liamo123 : Too early to put my balls on the chopping block ;)


  • #28
    acurno
    Registered Users Posts: 236 ✭✭acurno


    Half:

    Full:
    Micilín Muc
    Alanm
    Jester1980
    Corkrunner71
    Bugsy2000
    Plodder
    Acurno - 3.19

    Ultra:
    menoscemo: 5:29:59
    RacoonQueen
    TFBubendorfer: sub-5
    Izoard
    Liamo123 : Too early to put my balls on the chopping block ;)


  • #29
    dx22
    Registered Users Posts: 286 ✭✭dx22


    Half:

    Full:
    Micilín Muc
    Alanm
    Jester1980
    Corkrunner71
    Bugsy2000
    Plodder
    Acurno - 3.19
    dx22 Sub 4hrs

    Ultra:
    menoscemo: 5:29:59
    RacoonQueen
    TFBubendorfer: sub-5
    Izoard
    Liamo123 : Too early to put my balls on the chopping block ;)


  • #30
    Micilin Muc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,842 ✭✭✭Micilin Muc


    Half:

    Full:
    Micilín Muc: 4.30
    Alanm
    Jester1980
    Corkrunner71
    Bugsy2000
    Plodder
    Acurno - 3.19
    dx22 Sub 4hrs

    Ultra:
    menoscemo: 5:29:59
    RacoonQueen
    TFBubendorfer: sub-5
    Izoard
    Liamo123 : Too early to put my balls on the chopping block ;)


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  • #31
    Dow99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 275 ✭✭Dow99


    Let me be the 1st for the half!!!
    This will be my 2nd half marathon. I did my first half last year (Dublin) at 2:16 and after a year of injuries I just want and need to get back in the saddle!!

    Half:
    Dow99 - 2:15

    Full:
    Micilín Muc: 4.30
    Alanm
    Jester1980
    Corkrunner71
    Bugsy2000
    Plodder
    Acurno - 3.19
    dx22 Sub 4hrs

    Ultra:
    menoscemo: 5:29:59
    RacoonQueen
    TFBubendorfer: sub-5
    Izoard
    Liamo123 : Too early to put my balls on the chopping block wink.gif


  • #32
    nellocono
    Registered Users Posts: 419 ✭✭nellocono


    Would running the full marathon here be a bad idea if i also wan
    ted to run well in cork marathon which is 2 months later?
    It would be my first marathon


  • #33
    TFBubendorfer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    nellocono wrote: »
    Would running the full marathon here be a bad idea if i also wan
    ted to run well in cork marathon which is 2 months later?
    It would be my first marathon

    If you want to do your best time in Cork then yes, a very bad idea.
    If you just want to survive in Cork, you can do it.

    To be honest I wouldn't recommend it. You can always run the half in Connemara as part of the training for Cork. But there are a few posters here on boards who ran their first marathons very closely together, so it definitely can be done.


  • #34
    mithril
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 970 ✭✭✭mithril


    Half:
    Dow99 - 2:15

    Full:
    Micilín Muc: 4.30
    Alanm
    Jester1980
    Corkrunner71
    Bugsy2000
    Plodder
    Acurno - 3.19
    dx22 Sub 4hrs
    Mithril

    Ultra:
    menoscemo: 5:29:59
    RacoonQueen
    TFBubendorfer: sub-5
    Izoard
    Liamo123 : Too early to put my balls on the chopping block wink.gif


  • #35
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Dublin was my first.

    And now looking around for the next marathon.

    Was thinking of Cork, but this looks attractive. Do many do the marathon distance and how hilly is it? Don't want to be slogging up the side of some mountain with the nearest competitors a mile away in front and behind.


  • #36
    pink1971
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭pink1971


    Are there normally pacers in the connemara half?


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  • #37
    theboyblunder
    Registered Users Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭theboyblunder


    Half:
    Dow99 - 2:15

    Full:
    Micilín Muc: 4.30
    Alanm
    Jester1980
    Corkrunner71
    Bugsy2000
    Plodder
    Acurno - 3.19
    dx22 Sub 4hrs
    Mithril

    Ultra:
    menoscemo: 5:29:59
    RacoonQueen
    TFBubendorfer: sub-5
    Izoard
    Liamo123 : Too early to put my balls on the chopping block wink.gif
    theboyblunder: sticking to liamo like a limpet for as long as possible


    PS - where are people staying?


  • #38
    brownian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,741 ✭✭✭brownian


    pink1971 wrote: »
    Are there normally pacers in the connemara half?
    Nope. You're on your own!


  • #39
    brownian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,741 ✭✭✭brownian


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Dublin was my first.

    And now looking around for the next marathon.

    Was thinking of Cork, but this looks attractive. Do many do the marathon distance and how hilly is it? Don't want to be slogging up the side of some mountain with the nearest competitors a mile away in front and behind.

    Several hundred did it last year. I guess how isolated you are depends on what pace you run at. I ran last year in 2:57 and it was 90% solo, but a more mainstream pace might be less lonely. For what its worth, I found it a very enjoyable run, having the hills at mile thirteen instead of mile one is nice


  • #40
    menoscemo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,915 ✭✭✭✭menoscemo


    theboyblunder wrote: »


    PS - where are people staying?

    Stayed in Galway City last year. There is a bus up from the Cathedral and back after the race.

    Great Buzz about the city the night after as well.


  • #41
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    brownian wrote: »
    Several hundred did it last year. I guess how isolated you are depends on what pace you run at. I ran last year in 2:57 and it was 90% solo, but a more mainstream pace might be less lonely.

    Only did Dublin, and that was 3.59...so won't be giving you any company anyway!

    When you say "hills at mile 13", how hilly are hills?!


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  • #42
    menoscemo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,915 ✭✭✭✭menoscemo


    Deleted User wrote: »

    When you say "hills at mile 13", how hilly are hills?!

    Very Hilly Hills at miles 13-14.5 and miles 22.5-24 (approx). The first half is very falt and fast but the second half makes it one of the more difficult marathons in Ireland. Here is a garmin link to the course

    When you are running at a pace between 3-4hours you will be passing through the backmarkers of the Half Marathon which runs simultaneously on the second half of your course (they start 90 minutes after the full), so you'll have plenty of company and the atmosphere is great.


  • #43
    liamo123
    Registered Users Posts: 810 ✭✭✭liamo123


    menoscemo wrote: »
    Very Hilly Hills at miles 13-14.5 and miles 22.5-24 (approx). The first half is very falt and fast but the second half makes it one of the more difficult marathons in Ireland. Here is a garmin link to the course

    When you are running at a pace between 3-4hours you will be passing through the backmarkers of the Half Marathon which runs simultaneously on the second half of your course (they start 90 minutes after the full), so you'll have plenty of company and the atmosphere is great.



    Jez I must have been in a bad way or hallucinating but is there not another whopper of a hill around about 31 miles ( 18 for marathon ) :confused:.... Fecking destroyed me....


  • #44
    ultraman1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,742 ✭✭✭ultraman1


    liamo123 wrote: »
    Jez I must have been in a bad way or hallucinating but is there not another whopper of a hill around about 31 miles ( 18 for marathon ) :confused:.... Fecking destroyed me....

    dats only a sneaki incline.....


  • #45
    menoscemo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,915 ✭✭✭✭menoscemo


    liamo123 wrote: »
    Jez I must have been in a bad way or hallucinating but is there not another whopper of a hill around about 31 miles ( 18 for marathon ) :confused:.... Fecking destroyed me....

    I never noticed it, but then again, I was doing my Cristie Brown impression at the time, so i had other things on my mind :pac:


  • #46
    Bugsy2000
    Registered Users Posts: 497 ✭✭Bugsy2000


    menoscemo wrote: »
    Very Hilly Hills at miles 13-14.5 and miles 22.5-24 (approx). The first half is very falt and fast but the second half makes it one of the more difficult marathons in Ireland. Here is a garmin link to the course

    When you are running at a pace between 3-4hours you will be passing through the backmarkers of the Half Marathon which runs simultaneously on the second half of your course (they start 90 minutes after the full), so you'll have plenty of company and the atmosphere is great.

    As opposed to non hilly hills?:D


  • #47
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    menoscemo wrote: »
    Very Hilly Hills at miles 13-14.5 and miles 22.5-24 (approx). The first half is very falt and fast but the second half makes it one of the more difficult marathons in Ireland. Here is a garmin link to the course

    Ouch!

    Thanks for the link. Though for a minute I thought the elevation in the profile was in metres!


  • #48
    elvis jones
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭elvis jones


    Thinking of doing this, just need to work out the logistics of number collection etc.

    Just wondering could my sister collect it, i know its way off but these small things make a big difference in a busy household.


  • #49
    Bugsy2000
    Registered Users Posts: 497 ✭✭Bugsy2000


    From what I can remember if she has your photo Id she can collect it. Normally if you contact them in advance of collection they're ok with it.


  • #50
    elvis jones
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭elvis jones


    Bugsy2000 wrote: »
    From what I can remember if she has your photo I'd she can collect it. Normally if you contact them in advance of collection they're ok with it.

    Thats good to know.

    I'd rather drive down that morning and stay that night for a few pints rather than stay the night before:)

    Oh and i've entered !


  • #51
    elvis jones
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭elvis jones


    Oh and whats the hills like compared to Dublin ?


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